The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 29,500
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 43,500
 Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 3.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
167.6 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.56 %
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
AU
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
534 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft